AUS vs NZ, World Cup 2023 Match 27: Awards List, Man of The Match, Key Stats, Presentation Ceremony

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AUS vs NZ, World Cup 2023 Match 27: Australia defeated New Zealand by five runs in high-scoring match number 27 of the World Cup 2023 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.

A total of 771 runs were scored across 99.2 overs. Batting first Australia scored 388 runs in 49.2 overs. David Warner continued with his red-hot form and scored 81 runs, while comeback man Travis Head smashed 109 runs off just 67 balls to set the tone for the five-time champions.

The Australian middle-order failed to do much but Glenn Maxwell (41 off 24), Josh Inglis (38 off 28) and Pat Cummins (37 off 14) chipped in with handy contributions to help their team post a winning total.

New Zealand lost the match but won hearts with their breathtaking effort. Devon Conway (28 off 17) and Will Young (32) set the tone with a 61-run opening stand off 43 balls. Daryl Mitchell scored 54 off 51 but it was 23-year-old Rachin Ravindra's 89-ball 116 which turned the match on its head.

New Zealand number seven Jimmy Neesham gave Australia a major scare with his extremely gutsy 39-ball 58-run knock. New Zealand were eight down for 346 but Neesham took the match to the final over with his innings which consisted of three fours and three sixes. He got run out while stealing a double on the penultimate ball of the 50th over.

New Zealand are static at number three spot despite the defeat. Like New Zealand, Australia also have eight points now. They too held on to their fourth spot in the World Cup 2023 points table.

AUS vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Full List of Awards

Man of the Match: Travis Head (AUS) for scoring 109 runs from 67 balls.

AUS vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Who Said What?

Travis Head (Player of the Match): Nice to be back. Nice to be contributing. Nice to get the win, got very close there, was a hell of a game. I had only had a couple of hits (since returning from injury). Obviously had a six-7 weeks off. I think so (asked if it is just about getting the confidence back on return). Few blokes found it tough out there, keep pushing with the bat. We (him and Warner) play together really well. We complement each other really well, make sure we stay connected with each other and stay with each other.

Tom Latham (New Zealand captain): Fantastic game of cricket, ebbed and flowed throughout the 100 overs. To come so close obviously hurts, but a fantastic game. They put us on the back foot straightaway and at that point and it was about containing them and keep taking wickets.

He (Phillips) bowled well under pressure, to come and bowl 10 overs and pick up 3 wickets it was really crucial. Great to see the work he is putting in and it is paying off. The openers got us off to a fantastic start and Rachin played a fantastic knock, one of the better ones you will see chasing. It was a great effort and proud of the guys.

It (Dharamsala) is a fantastic place to play cricket. Just want to say all the best All Blacks (New Zealand rugby team) can't wait to watch the final and hopefully they bring the World Cup home.

Pat Cummins (Australian captain): It was awesome. They just kept coming at us and it was a fantastic game of cricket. Travis has been away for 5 weeks, first hit back in the game and the kind of intent they (openers) showed, they led from the front. It was a good wicket and at times we probably gave too much width and some really good partnerships there. Fielding made a big difference. We got about 5-6 day break now, so we will enjoy this moment and get stuck in at the back end.

AUS vs NZ Key Stats

• 97- Australia and New Zealand combined together to score the second-highest number of boundaries in a World Cup match. South Africa and Sri Lanka hold the record with 105 boundaries.
• 383/9 by New Zealand is the highest total in a losing cause at the World Cup
• 23 - Mitchell Starc's streak of consecutive World Cup innings with at least a wicket ended
• Adam Zampa became only the fourth bowler in World Cup history to pick at least three wickets in four consecutive innings